NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing November 29, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal #17-0033 Zoned RE Property ID #03-11-400-008 Name: David Wilder Location: 3282 Sherwood Request: […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 7-0 vote on Tuesday night, the village planning commission OK’d a site plan for Creekside Acres Event Barn, 7388 S. State Road. The 4,300 square foot barn like structure will be rented out for special events such as weddings, anniversary parties and special gatherings. The 24-feet high building will […]
(In response to Shut the heck up, a letter by John R. Rose, The Citizen, Nov. 4, page 16) Heck no Dear Editor, I didn’t think I would ever get the chance to say this! Dear John…You’re Wrong. I don’t write into The Citizen for a cheap story at the country club. I can’t speak […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Thomas Tucker was one of an estimated 2 million Union soldiers who fought in the Civil War. He was a local farmer and family man who endured the riggers of mid-19th century life in a rural southeastern Michigan. However, through his daily writings etched in a small diary—Tucker left a unique […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Thanks to an area scout, the community is a little cleaner and more welcoming to outdoor activities. High school senior Joseph Spress, 17, received his Eagle Scout rank on Oct. 19 at Goodrich United Methodist Church after completing a final project of a bicycle rack at the Village Commons. Spress, who […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Margherita Mazza knows the perfect recipe for pizza; Thin crust, light sauce, some fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. “Food is an important part of our country,” said Mazza, 17, a native of Pagnacco a town of about 4,000 near the city of Udine in the northeast corner of Italy. “It’s […]
Justin Kaczmarek, age 24, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was equal parts inspiring, adventurous, kind hearted, and funny. Justin entered a room with a smile and a joke, and left echoes of his contagious laugh everywhere he went. He was hardworking and diligent; whenever he set a goal he would achieve it. […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Special Meeting October 18, 2017 Call to order 7:01 p.m. Trustees Present: Brice, Butzu, Dylus, Eschmann, Skornicka, Sleva, Wills Interview candidate for Open Village Manager position The following items were approved: Agenda as presented Extension of current Interim Manager payment agreement Offer of employment to Cynthia Greenia for open Village Manager […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting October 23, 2017 Call to order 7:01 p.m. Trustees Present: Brice, Butzu,, Eschmann, Sleva, Wills Trustees Absent with Notice: Dylus, Skornicka The following items were approved: Agenda as presented Minutes of September 25, 2017 Disbursements in amount of $36,363.85 Audit Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 2018 […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Ortonville will be holding a public hearing on November 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting at 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan. The purpose of the hearing is to offer an opportunity for the citizens to express their ideas on community needs and […]